John Rylands Library

Rylands Discovery Tour

11:00 - 11:30 28 March 2026
During our Rylands Discovery Tours our staff will travel with you through the library spaces and share the fascinating history of the founding of the library, the breadth of the rare…

Cottonopolis Collection Encounter: Global Trade and Consumption

14:30 - 16:00 9 April 2026
Join us for a Collection Encounter exploring Manchester's textile history. Using library archives and collections we'll be charting the transformation of Manchester into a global powerhouse…

Cottonopolis Curator Tour: Global Trade and Consumption

13:30 - 14:00 9 April 2026
Join us for a tour around the Cottonopolis exhibition led by Curator Professor Edmond Smith and researcher Dr Jo Tierney. We'll be exploring the origins of Manchester's transformation…

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